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| Porcharu |
 Aug 21 2009, 05:36 PM
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Senior Member  Group: Members Posts: 1,314 Joined: 27-January 05 From: Campbell, CA Member No.: 3,518 Region Association: Northern California  |
My auto darkening helmet just died and I need a new one. I have been looking for a few years at the nicer ones that have variable darkening. Anyone have a helmet they really like and would recommend to others? After looking around I think I want one that uses a battery plus solar - my eyes hurt right now. The old helmet was about 12 years old so I know they make much better ones these days.
Thanks Steve |
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| jasons |
Sep 8 2009, 01:50 PM
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Jackstand Extraordinaire Group: Members Posts: 2,002 Joined: 19-August 04 From: Scottsdale, AZ Member No.: 2,573 Region Association: None |
My HF was a good intro to auto darkening helmets. But, when it stopped working, I decided to step into something a little nicer (and with a replaceable battery). Even the kid at the welding store who sold me the Miller helmet, used HF helmets. One thing he said, and I agree is the variable setting is not accurate. I think the highest setting is 12 or 13? But, the highest setting on the HF seems more like a 9 or 10 on my Miller.
Another thing he said, I don't know if its true or matters.... The HF helmet is not OSHA approved. I would guess its not ANSI tested. He said you'll be kicked off a jobsite with that helmet. Obviously, that doesn't matter in your garage. |
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Porcharu Welding helmet recomendations Aug 21 2009, 05:36 PM
tat2dphreak I have an adjustable Auto Darkening that I got at ... Aug 21 2009, 05:42 PM tomeric914 I LOVE my Jackson EQC from Cyberweld.com. 100% re... Aug 21 2009, 07:39 PM jaxdream I got a Hobart from Northern Tool a few months ago... Aug 21 2009, 07:44 PM aircooledtechguy I recently upgraded my cheap helmet to a Speedglas... Aug 21 2009, 08:04 PM JazonJJordan :D I second the Harbor Freight, I have found them ... Aug 21 2009, 08:18 PM McMark I have the Optrel Satellite. I used to use the HF... Aug 21 2009, 08:39 PM
Porcharu
I have the Optrel Satellite. I used to use the H... Aug 22 2009, 01:13 PM
JazonJJordan Point well taken; so goes my neverending list, now... Aug 22 2009, 05:57 PM Travis Neff I have a couple of HF helmets and they work pretty... Aug 22 2009, 12:00 AM scotty b I got a Speedglass and have never wanted anything ... Aug 22 2009, 05:35 PM Porcharu B)-->QUOTE(scotty b @ A... Aug 23 2009, 12:32 PM
aircooledtechguy You will not be disappointed with the quality of a... Aug 23 2009, 02:24 PM
Porcharu
You will not be disappointed with the quality of ... Aug 24 2009, 02:19 AM
mikez I just got flash blinded by a POS helmet that came... Aug 24 2009, 02:39 AM
jasons :bump:
I bought a new helmet this weekend and I ... Aug 31 2009, 01:23 PM
charliew If you weld two or three times a week and do stick... Aug 31 2009, 02:07 PM
Gint :bump: ...another for reference... Sep 7 2009, 09:07 AM
mikez How much are your eyes worth? Sep 7 2009, 09:10 AM
pilothyer Gotta Put in a plug for the Miller Digital Elite..... Sep 7 2009, 12:01 PM
dkos just close your eyes, like those guys on Orange Co... Sep 7 2009, 09:02 PM
andys When researching auto darkening helmets a couple o... Sep 8 2009, 11:00 AM
McMark Andy, you're completely correct about the cost... Sep 8 2009, 12:57 PM
Porcharu Well I pulled the trigger and bought the Speedglas... Sep 11 2009, 03:33 PM
charliew I forgot one thing that showed up while I was weld... Sep 12 2009, 08:35 AM
Porcharu I got it today, have not had time to try it out bu... Sep 18 2009, 09:27 PM
aircooledtechguy You will not be disappointed with the quality of a... Aug 23 2009, 02:24 PM Porcharu
You will not be disappointed with the quality of ... Aug 24 2009, 02:19 AM mikez I just got flash blinded by a POS helmet that came... Aug 24 2009, 02:39 AM jasons :bump:
I bought a new helmet this weekend and I ... Aug 31 2009, 01:23 PM charliew If you weld two or three times a week and do stick... Aug 31 2009, 02:07 PM Gint :bump: ...another for reference... Sep 7 2009, 09:07 AM mikez How much are your eyes worth? Sep 7 2009, 09:10 AM pilothyer Gotta Put in a plug for the Miller Digital Elite..... Sep 7 2009, 12:01 PM dkos just close your eyes, like those guys on Orange Co... Sep 7 2009, 09:02 PM andys When researching auto darkening helmets a couple o... Sep 8 2009, 11:00 AM McMark Andy, you're completely correct about the cost... Sep 8 2009, 12:57 PM Porcharu Well I pulled the trigger and bought the Speedglas... Sep 11 2009, 03:33 PM charliew I forgot one thing that showed up while I was weld... Sep 12 2009, 08:35 AM Porcharu I got it today, have not had time to try it out bu... Sep 18 2009, 09:27 PM |
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